COVID-19 RESOURCES

The Will County CED is committed to ensuring that Will County's business community has the latest information on the impacts of COVID-19 and the  resources to help businesses respond. 

​Check back frequently for information related to COVID-19 and other important updates.  Connect with us socially on all of our communication platforms in the right margin.  
​​NEW - May 17th - Illinois Rental Payment Program Applications Open May 17th - See link below under "State of Illinois" for program details and eligibility.  
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WILL COUNTY
  • Will County Coronavirus Response Page Click here
  • Will County Health Department Dashboard (Testing & Vaccine Information Click here 
  • ​Food & Essential Services Assistance Resources Click here
 
COMMUNITY RESOURCES/NEEDS
STATE OF ILLINOIS
  • New August 2021 - Small businesses- get ready to get Back to Business Grant Program - Tthe $250 million Back to Business (B2B) grant program aims to deploy small businesses recovery grants for those hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. 
  • Illinois Rental Payment Program  is now closed.  If you already applied for assistance, you can check on the status of your application using your application ID and your rental unit zip code.   Click here 
  • Restore Illinois Mitigation Plan Click here
  • IL Department of Public Health Website Click here 
  • ​​​State of IL Covid-19 Information and Resources Click here
  • IL Department of Public Health (IDPH) Coronavirus Business and Organization Guidance Click here
  • IL Department of Commerce - Help for Businesses, Workers & Residents Click here
  • ​​IL Department of Revenue Taxpayer Resources (Employers) Click here
  • IL Department of Employment Security (IDES) Information for Employers  Click here 
  • IL Commerce Commission – Addresses Actions regarding protection consumers, transportation and utilities  Click here 
  • Illinois Department of Labor Click here ​
 
​FEDERAL RESOURCES
  • US Small Business Administration Funding Programs -(includes Shuttered Venues and Restaurant Revitalization Programs -  Click here
  • US Small Business Administration guidance and loan resources: Click here
  • US Small Business IL District Office Click here
  • US Small Business Administration - Local staff is on hand ready to assist. To reach the District or Branch Office, please contact:
  • Small Business Guide to the CARES ACT Click here
  • IRS - Coronovirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments  Click here
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Click here
  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Click here 
  • Center for Disease Control (CDC)  Click here
  • CDC Guidance for Business & Employers  Click here ​
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UTILITIES 
  • ComEd - has established a comprehensive customer support package to help families and communities who are recovering from the economic challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Moratorium on utility disconnection through March 31, 2021 Click here
    • ComEd warns of Covid-19 Related Energy Scams - Click here
  • AT&T Click here
  • Nicor Gas - Moratorium on disconnections for customers who qualify through March 31, 2021 Click here
  • Comcast - October 13, 2020 Comcast announced new RISE Initiative including grants, equipment, marketing & technology resources to small businesses hit hardest by COVID-19.  Program will roll out over the next 3 years.  Click here
 
INDUSTRY RESOURCES
  • ​​Healthcare – IL Department of Public Health (for providers and facilities)
           Click here
​ADDITIONAL BUSINESS RESOURCES